23826 Malibu Rd Malibu, CA 90265

An exceptional beachfront compound with the ambiance of a resort, this impressive Cape Cod contemporary estate enjoys sweeping views of ocean and coastline, islands and sunsets, and the sparkling lights of the Queen’s Necklace. Complete with a detached guest house and media suite, the property’s spacious rooms have high, beamed ceilings, skylights, and huge picture windows. Seamless flow to patios, decks, courtyard, and balconies offer a multitude of exquisite settings for splendid hospitality. Inspired sightlines provide views from nearly every room and lush natural light accents finely crafted built-ins, expansive art gallery walls, and the tranquil comfort of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Flanked by a sunlit private courtyard in the front and an enormous oceanfront entertainer’s deck in the back, the main floor comprises an inviting great room with superb flow between spacious and beautifully crafted living area, dining area, and chef’s custom kitchen. Additional features include a cleverly designed under-stair wet bar and main floor bedroom/office suite that opens to the courtyard. Just outside the great room is a stately deck with ample room for barbecues, al fresco dining, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, and stargazing. Private stairs lead from the deck to the beach below, with convenient storage for sports equipment plus an outdoor shower. The upper level is home to three lovely bedrooms, including the stunning primary suite, which is a private retreat complete with a fireplace, huge ocean-view picture window, a separate office, sumptuous bath, custom closets, and a private balcony overlooking the lower deck, the wide white-sand beach, and the ocean to Catalina Island and beyond. The large media suite is a separate entertaining space with its own powder room and doors that open to the courtyard. Above this is the striking one-bedroom ocean-view guest house, which has a full kitchen and a living/dining area. With its combination of remarkable privacy and light-filled openness, this is a property of rare comfort and sophistication.

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